Voices at the Top: Sarah Walker Smith’s Leadership RevolutionVoices at the Top: Sarah Walker-Smith’s Leadership Revolution
I struggled to pick one soundbite from Sarah Walker-Smith's interview - there were so many. Sarah is the CEO of Shakespeare Martineau and the only female, non-lawyer CEO in the legal top 55. She was recently named as the UK’s most influential legal CEO on social media. A strategist with a background in accounting, marketing, and branding, Sarah embodies authentic, inclusive leadership and a relentless focus on unlocking people’s potential. The conversation explores her approach to navigating industry challenges, maintaining a positive mindset, and driving collaboration and fairness to fuel success. What You Will Learn: 💡 Authentic leadership and inclusion as competitive advantages 💡 Emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and resilient leadership 💡 Stress management and sustaining a positive mindset under pressure Here’s to your growth and brilliance! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome & Introduction by Estelle Read (01:04) Meet Sarah Walker Smith: Breaking Barriers in the Legal Sector (03:15) The Power of Authentic Leadership (08:30) Navigating Challenges: The Pandemic Experience (15:00) Achievements and Milestones: Reflecting on Success (22:45) The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership (30:00) Managing Stress and Finding Balance (40:15) The Role of Inclusion and Fairness in Business (50:00) Sarah's Insider Secret: Just Be Yourself (55:00) Closing Thoughts & How to Connect ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️. ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube: Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: estelleread.com/podcast/ or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts ⭐Follow Sarah Walker-Smith: On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/...lker-smith-4708a5b On Twitter: @pgwalkersmith. ⭐Follow Estelle Read: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/estelleatbeee/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/EstelleRead/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/estelle.at.beee TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@estelleatbeee Facebook: FB.com/EstelleAtBeee/ X: x.com/EstelleAtBeee ⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call: estelleread.com/resources/ ⭐ Work with Estelle Read: Find out more about our coaching programmes: 🌟The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE: estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/ 🌟The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL: estelleread.com/...adership-programme/ ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: amzn.eu/d/67dE4CH ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress, when you sign up: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.
Dec 8, 2025
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